If you own an older model of iPad - perhaps an iPad 1, 2 or 3, or the iPad mini 1 - then the chances are that it isn't running as quickly as you like. Even though iOS is a modern operating system that requires minimal maintenance, it still gets full and slows down over time.

Sometimes even relatively new models feel sluggish compared to the way they soared when brand-new.

There are many different techniques for speeding up an old or slowed-down iPad, and here are some of the ones that we've found to be most effective.

This article is a slideshow, so turn to the next slide to read the first of our 10 great iPad speed tips. Alternatively, take a look at the other tips, tutorials and general advice for iPad owners in the articles linked below.

See also:

69 great iPad tutorials: Get more out of your iPad

How to use Settings in iOS to configure your iPad

40 awesome tips & tricks for iPad users

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If you own an older model of iPad - perhaps an iPad 1, 2 or 3, or the iPad mini 1 - then the chances are that it isn't running as quickly as you like. Even though iOS is a modern operating system that requires minimal maintenance, it still gets full and slows down over time.

Sometimes even relatively new models feel sluggish compared to the way they soared when brand-new.

There are many different techniques for speeding up an old or slowed-down iPad, and here are some of the ones that we've found to be most effective.

This article is a slideshow, so turn to the next slide to read the first of our 10 great iPad speed tips. Alternatively, take a look at the other tips, tutorials and general advice for iPad owners in the articles linked below.

See also:

69 great iPad tutorials: Get more out of your iPad

How to use Settings in iOS to configure your iPad

40 awesome tips & tricks for iPad users